Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-27
RAPID GROWTH OF REPUBLICAN,
LEAGUE
A Strong and Suggestive Letter from an
Old Republican-The South Wants
Protection for her Growing Manufac-
tures-Now Clubs Applying for Ad-
mission.

The evidence IL rapidly accommodating
that the delegates Of the Republican clubs
to the recent magnificent convention In
New York city did not give up their inter
est in the object which had called thsm to-
getber. after the asscnblage had adjourned.
Reports are being received by the Presi-
dent Of the League, James r. Foster, and
by the Secretary Of the New York State
League. James Lamaire, which conclu-
siycly show that the delegates are earnest
Iv continuing the work which had 50
promising beginning
The secretary Of the Republican club In
Knoxville, Tenn. writes that the county
Ia being thoroughly organized and that
they are preparing to organize a state
League. Indiana will probably make good
the promise Of Hoosier Houston at the
convention aud will have good state or
gan,zation within 60 days.
New York has not been behind, and al
ready 100 clubs have been organized. The
State League OF Bhodc Island sends copy
OF its constitution, which differs slightly
from that framed at the convention, for
the State Leagues, and announces that at
the next meeting they will change 1t to
conform with that adopted by the Nation
al League. They announce membership
OF over 90 clubs--a good showing for so
small State.
The initiation foe for admission to the
league i. s3j for clubs in cities Of over l0,-
00) inhabitants. For clubs In places Of
less the fee Il placed at $40.
Mr.. Foster ia In receipt Of letters Of
try. They show the universal interest
which the movement has aroused, and pre-
diet success for it. The following letter
from A. +. Worthrop, an influential Re
publican in his section, shows what an in
terest even those who were never before
greatly Interested in politics take in the
movement.
TusKuASSoCK, Pa, Dec. 1897.
JAMES 7. FosrfRS President National League
of Republican Clubs
Dear Sir.-Thc late conference of so
many Republican workers in New York
having in view the most effective measures to
insure Republican supremacy in national af-
fairs leads me presume upon your time in
offering briefly few suggestions in that di-
rection.
A recent trip through Virginia. Tennessee
and Georgia convinced me that the younger
and more progressive element in that section
were so much interested in developing the
great resources of the South that it had pro-
duced a very noticeable feeling in favor of
protection to their manufacturing and other
interests so much so, that old party ties and
prejudces were being lost sight Of in the
general desire for business prosperity, and
only need the right kind Of influence to bring
them in full accord with Republican doctrines
and methods.
In view of the above facts il has occurred
to me that one of the surest ways to foster
and encourage this sentiment and realize its
effects in the Presidential election would be
to appoint areliable committee with authority
to receive contributions to be devoted Ia send
ing stanch protective weekly newspapers like
the Philadelphia Press. The Press Of New
York city and the New York Tribune into
Southern States where they will do the most
good, for period of six months or one year
PRIOR 10 tlt pieCtlou.
very large sum could he readily and
quietly raised In the Eastern States for the
purpose, and to pay the expense of conserva-
tive, able speakers to back it up during the
campaign. which would, think show results
that would exceed our most sanguine hopes.
Should movement of this kind be brought
about. would be glad to contribute.
Yours, very truly,
II. 7. WoRrHRoP.
These are reasons to hope that Maine
Republicans will not be behind those Of
uthcr States. There il no doubt that
Lewiston, Auburn, Pennington. Skowhc-
gan, Belfast, Rockland, Calais. PASSPORT.
Ellsworth, Bucksport, Brunswick. Norway
and other large towns in Maine will soon
have well organized Republican clubs in
addition to those cities aud towns in the
State which have already made successful
beginnings. The campaign of lssS will
be fought on principles of vital Importance
to the Nation. and the Republicans have
that vantage ground which will enable
them to arouse the best instincts of the
people, and thus make appeals to the
young men as well as to all other patriotic
citiaeas, which the other party cannot do.
The passing winter months are opportune
for the work of the clubs.